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Tall-Ridged Deep-Textured Tongtian Ba Wenwan Walnut Pair — 40.0mm x 36.0mm | TTB-SY1H9
Tall-Ridged Deep-Textured Tongtian Ba Wenwan Walnut Pair — 40.0mm x 36.0mm | TTB-SY1H9
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Product Description
A distinctive Tongtian Ba Wenwan walnut pair with a taller profile, strong vertical ridge development, and dense layered texture. Measuring 40.0mm x 36.0mm, the pair is noticeably taller than it is wide, giving it an upright and structured silhouette.
The most prominent feature is the continuous vertical ridge system running from the upper crown toward the base. Around these ridges, the shells develop dense folds, recessed valleys, and layered natural texture, creating a strongly sculptural appearance. The outer side walls remain broad enough to keep the profile balanced despite the additional height.
Both walnuts are closely coordinated in height, body volume, ridge direction, texture density, shell tone, and overall stance.
This is a one-of-one listing. The exact pair shown in the photographs is the pair you will receive.
Key Details
- Stock ID: TTB-SY1H9
- Variety: Tongtian Ba
- Dimensions: 40.0mm x 36.0mm
- Quantity: One matched pair
- Preparation: Professionally pre-cleaned and base-brushed
- Availability: One pair only
The Story of the Form
The Tongtian Ba form is distinguished by its upright proportions and strong vertical shell structure.
At 40.0mm x 36.0mm, this pair has a noticeably taller profile than many round-bodied Wenwan walnuts. The upper section rises into a defined crown, while multiple ridges descend through the center of the shell, giving the form a pronounced vertical rhythm.
Between these structural ridges are dense folds and recessed channels that add depth without obscuring the overall silhouette. Viewed from above, the ridge system spreads outward across the body, while the front view emphasizes the pair’s tall, architectural character.
The matching is especially pleasing in overall height, central ridge placement, body fullness, and texture density.
Product Characteristics
- Tall upright proportions: 40.0mm x 36.0mm dimensions create a more vertical silhouette.
- Strong central ridge system: Multiple raised lines run prominently through the shell.
- Deep natural texture: Dense folds and recessed valleys create strong three-dimensional detail.
- Defined upper crown: The top narrows into a structured point that reinforces the upright form.
- Balanced outer body: Rounded side walls provide visual stability around the stronger central ridges.
- Well-matched pair: Both walnuts show closely coordinated height, ridge development, body volume, and shell tone.
Care
These walnuts have already been pre-cleaned and base-brushed. During the first month, store them in a sealed bag when they are not being handled, allowing them to acclimatize gradually to your environment.
Handle them with clean, dry, bare hands and brush the grooves gently with a clean, dry walnut brush. Pay particular attention to the deeper channels between the vertical ridges, where dust can naturally collect.
Keep them away from water, oil, direct heat, and prolonged sunlight.
Specifications
- Brand: ZenWalnut
- Product: Wenwan scholar walnut pair
- Variety: Tongtian Ba
- Size: 40.0mm x 36.0mm
- Stock ID: TTB-SY1H9
- Preparation: Pre-cleaned and base-brushed
- Included: The exact two walnuts photographed
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I am very happy with all my purchases and the attention given to each one. This is an outstanding company
Incredible service, I ordered a pair that sadly could not be shipped on account of a website error. Normally that would be a red flag; in this case however, an agent reached out to me immediately, allowed me to pick out an even higher quality pair and included some very thoughtful gifts. I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase and what started out as a mistake will have me returning here first whenever I want to expand my collection.
Class acts!
I ordered my Wenwans about 13 days ago. After contacting this company about a shipping issue they were able to solve it immediately as well as to rush the order. Literally just got mine today and they are absolutely gorgeous and very large! My Pair# is DGM-901. These are my very first high grades ones. Bought some crappy amazon ones for like 6 bucks to practice. I cannot wait to start my journey with these. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding customer service and quality control!
Thank you!
This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.
Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.
These guys a great. Walnuts are high quality, and what you see is what you get, no random pairs that you may not like.
I've got 5 pairs off of them so far, and none have any flaws: no yellowing, pin holes, worm marks or cracks.
I'm not an expert, but I can't detect any dyes or processing on the nuts I have received.
They get back to you quickly if you have questions or issues.
Shipping is a couple weeks to canada since its off shore orgin. No big deal.
I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.
I consider Zenwalnut to be the best north american walnut vendor hands down.
The box it came with is great and well made. The walnuts are out of this world. I don’t know how you find a three ridge mutation (Spartan motif) with such a good pairing. Even the basins complement each other, one elavated and the other depressed so they fit together. I highly recommend this seller if you want a reliable place where you can find rare, high quality walnuts. What you see in the pictures and videos is what you get. These are my second pair from zenwalnuts and I love both of them, thank you
The first pair I bought was a pair of minis, Packaging was amazing! Display case, and brushes were all under $100. I've been using them for just over a week. Excellent quality, I have dropped them once on accident of course over concrete while outside on the patio. I was quite concerned, I gave them a look over and no cracks, chips, or scratches were found. I am now looking into higher valued pairs. I will be buying other pairs for birthday gifts and collections. I posted them on FB and will continue to keep updates of the transformation every so often.